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DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING & THERAPY PROGRAMS INFORMATION PACKET

2021-2022 Academic Year

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Radiation Therapy

Radiography

Rev. 06/20

Please disregard all previous versions of the Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy Information Packet

Please note: Information in this packet is subject to change. If you do not intend to apply to one of the Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy Programs for the 2021-2022 academic year, please obtain an updated packet for future years.

1 of 23 Introduction

Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy refers to four disciplines: Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Associate Degree) Nuclear Medicine Technology (Associate Degree and Certificate) Radiation Therapy (Associate Degree) Radiography (Associate Degree)

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

The Associate in Science degree program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) offers the student an outstanding opportunity to acquire both the academic and technical skills necessary to perform abdominal, obstetrical, superficial, vascular and gynecological sonography procedures. Students will train with highly skilled Sonographers at leading healthcare facilities. Graduates are encouraged to apply for National Qualifying Examination for certification in Sonography with The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) (www.ardms.org) and/or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT (S)) (www.arrt.org). The DMS program is accredited in General (Abdomen and OBGYN) and Vascular concentrations by the Commission on Education of Allied Health Education Programs, 25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, P:727-210-2350 F:727-210-2354, E: [email protected]. The joint committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC_DMS) is a nonprofit organization in existence to establish, maintain and promote quality standards for educational programs in DMS. JRC-DMS:6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500 Ellicott City, MD 21043/jrcdms.org

A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer: • Uses safe, painless and cost-effective techniques to image the body. • Works with physicians to obtain optimal images that are interpreted by physicians for medical diagnosis. • Provides information about the internal structure of organs without the use of radiation. • Examines the architecture and blood flow within vessels. • Maintains quality assurance on ultrasound, camera and imaging devices and other related equipment.

Nuclear Medicine Technology

The Associate in Science degree and certificate programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology offer you an outstanding education and the unique opportunity to train at some of the region’s leading health care facilities. At these institutions, you will learn from skilled certified technologists on state-of-the-art equipment. The Nuclear Medicine Technology Associate in Science degree and certificate programs prepare you for employment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. After completing the program, graduates can apply for the certifying examination in Nuclear Medicine Technology with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (www.arrt.org) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (www.nmtcb.org).

A Nuclear Medicine Technologist: • Uses safe, non-invasive, and cost-effective techniques to image the body and treat disease. • Assists physicians in the diagnosis, management, treatment and prevention of disease by administering very small amounts of radioactive materials, or radiopharmaceuticals.

2 of 23 • Provides information about the function and the structure of virtually every major organ system in the human body. The Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology accredits the program (www.jrcnmt.org).

Radiation Therapy

In the Associate in Science degree program in Radiation Therapy, students take courses from the College’s general education core as well as specialized classroom, laboratory and clinical education courses taught by radiation therapists, radiation physicists, physicians, dosimetrists, and other highly qualified professionals. The Program is accredited by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, Tel: (312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org, [email protected]

A Radiation Therapist: • Delivers radiation treatment as prescribed by a physician for the treatment of disease, primarily cancer. • Monitors a patient’s physical condition and response to treatment. • Designs, verifies and implements computer generated treatment plans. • Creates opportunities for advancement into education, dosimetry, management, and sales.

Radiography

Gateway Community College’s Associate in Science degree program in Radiography offers students an exceptional education in all areas of general Radiography. Students will learn through classroom lectures, hands-on lab activities and clinical practice at some of the area’s leading healthcare facilities. This program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, Tel: (312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org, [email protected] A Radiographer: • Practices in some of the following clinical areas: o Emergency Department o Fluoroscopic Studies o Operating Room o Orthopedics o Outpatient Facilities o Pediatrics o Portable Radiography • Uses ionizing radiation to provide high quality x-ray images, as requested by a physician, to aid in the diagnosis of injury or illness • Practices radiation protection for patients, self and others at all times • Can gain access to advanced imaging modalities such as Bone Densitometry, Cardiac Imaging, Computed Tomography (CT), Interventional Radiology and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

3 of 23 Approval and Accreditation

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Graduates are encouraged to apply for candidacy to a National Qualifying Examination for certification in Sonography with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and/or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT (S)). Commission on Education of Allied Health Education Programs, 25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, P:727- 210-2350 F:727-210-2354, E: [email protected]

Nuclear Medicine Technology The Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology, 820 W. Danforth Road, #B1, Edmond, OK 73003, www.jrcnmt.org.

Radiation Therapy The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, Tel: (312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org, [email protected]

Radiography The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, Tel: (312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org, [email protected]

Contacts

Program Contact Person Contact Information Diagnostic Medical Sonography Cara Case (203) 285-2383 Program Coordinator [email protected] Nuclear Medicine Ann Marie Jones (203) 285-2381 Technology Program Coordinator [email protected] Radiation Therapy Gina Finn (203) 285-2392 Program Coordinator [email protected] Radiography Julie Austin (203) 285-2382 Program Coordinator [email protected]

4 of 23 Application Process

The application period for the Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy Programs is November 1 - February 1 of each year. The application for the Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy Programs (Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy and Radiography) is available on the College web site; www.gatewayct.edu and can only be submitted on-line.

Applicants must select a "Program of Choice” which is the program that the applicant would most like to attend. Applicants may only submit one application to Diagnostic Imaging and Therapy Programs. Late applications and transcripts will not be accepted.

All applications that are completed by the February 1, 2021 deadline will be reviewed. Applications will be reviewed AFTER the application deadline regardless of date of submission. Applicants will be notified by email by May 1st as to their admission status.

All initial communication with students is to the student’s community college email address. Applicants that have not activated their community college email address should go to http://www.ct.edu/netid.

5 of 23 Checklist for Application Process:

Students are required to submit the following by the February 1, 2021 deadline to the Admissions Office: Items to Complete How to Complete Date Completed Submit a general GCC college Go to http://my.commnet.edu application if you are not already a student. Click on apply for admission under "Other Resources" High school transcripts* or high Contact your high school and request. school diploma indicating date of graduation, General Contact the issuing agency for other proof of Educational Development (GED) graduation options. diploma, or State High School Equivalency diploma. Official College/University If a CT Community College - request through transcripts from ALL colleges Banner Self-Service (Select the ever attended (including all CT College, Student Records, Transcripts, Official Community Colleges), regardless Transcripts, select eTranscripts). of the age of the transcripts and applicability to the Diagnostic All other colleges/universities contact that Imaging & Therapy programs. college/university and send electronically if possible.

Must be FINAL transcripts to be considered complete.

If transcript is from out of country, it must be evaluated by an approved agency (see p. 19) to be considered complete.

Proof of immunizations Consult with the Admissions Office for current immunizations required for general admission to the college.

Students are required to submit the following on-line by the February 1, 2021 deadline:

Gateway Community College The Diagnostic Imaging and Therapy Program Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy application and instructions will be available on Program application. the Gateway Community College website, www.gatewayct.edu from November 1st – February 1st.

6 of 23 Diagnostic Imaging and Therapy Admission Requirements

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

COURSE GRADE REQUIREMENT REQUIRED ENG*101: English C or greater by the application deadline date Composition of February 1, 2021 BIO*211: Anatomy and C or greater by the application deadline date Physiology I, or equivalent of February 1, 2021

Prerequisite: BIO* 105 or BIO* 121 both with a C or better. BIO*212: Anatomy and C or greater (must be completed between Physiology II, or equivalent 12/2015 – 2/1/2021) OR can be IN PROGRESS during spring semester of application year PHY*111 Physics for the C or greater by the application deadline date Life Sciences or higher or of February 1, 2021 equivalent MAT*175: College Algebra C or greater by the application deadline date and Trigonometry of February 1, 2021

Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MAT* 137 A or sufficient score on the mathematics placement test. Mandatory attendance at a February 2, 2020 – February 1, Gateway Community 2021 College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Information Session.

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Nuclear Medicine Technology

COURSE GRADE REQUIRED REQUIREMENT BIO*211: Anatomy and C or greater by the application deadline date of Physiology I, or equivalent February 1, 2021

Prerequisite: BIO* 105 or BIO* 121 both with a C or better. BIO*212: Anatomy and C or greater (must be completed between 12/2015 Physiology II, or equivalent – 2/1/2021) OR can be IN PROGRESS during spring semester of application year ENG*101: English Composition C or greater Applicant must be eligible to register for ENG*101 prior to the deadline date of February 1, 2021 MAT*172: College Algebra C or greater Applicant must be eligible to register for MAT*172 prior to the deadline date Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in of February 1, 2021 MAT* 137 A or sufficient score on the mathematics placement test Mandatory attendance at a February 2, 2020 – February 1, 2021 Gateway Community College Nuclear Medicine Technology Information Session.

8 of 23 Diagnostic Imaging and Therapy Admission Requirements

Radiation Therapy

COURSE GRADE REQUIRED REQUIREMENT ENG*101: English Composition C or greater Applicant must be eligible to register for ENG*101 prior to the deadline date of February 1, 2021 MAT*175: College Algebra and C or greater Applicant must be eligible to register for Trigonometry MAT*175 prior to the deadline date of February 1, 2021 Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MAT* 137 A or sufficient score on the mathematics placement test

MAT*186 Precalculus

Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MAT* 172 or MAT* 175 or permission of instructor.

PHY*111 Physics for the Life C or greater by the application deadline date of Sciences or equivalent or February 1, 2021 higher BIO*211: Anatomy and C or greater by the application deadline date of Physiology I, or equivalent February 1, 2021

Prerequisite: BIO* 105 or BIO* 121 both with a C or better. BIO*212: Anatomy and C or greater (must be completed between 12/2015 – Physiology II, or equivalent 2/1/2021) OR can be IN PROGRESS during spring semester of application year Mandatory attendance at a February 2, 2020 – February 1, 2021 Gateway Community College Radiation Therapy Information Session.

9 of 23 Diagnostic Imaging and Therapy Admission Requirements

Radiography

COURSE GRADE REQUIREMENT REQUIRED ENG*101: English Composition C or greater Applicant must be eligible to register for ENG*101 prior to the deadline date of February 1, 2021 MAT*172: College Algebra C or greater Applicant must be eligible to register for MAT*172 prior to Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in the deadline date of February MAT* 137 A or sufficient score on the mathematics placement test 1, 2021 BIO*211: Anatomy and C or greater Program pre-requisite. Must Physiology I, or equivalent be completed by the application deadline date of Prerequisite: BIO* 105 or BIO* February 1, 2021 121 both with a C or better. BIO*212: Anatomy and C or greater (must be completed between Physiology II, or equivalent 12/2015 – 2/1/2021) OR can be IN PROGRESS during spring semester of application year Mandatory attendance at a February 2, 2020 – February 1, Gateway Community College 2021 Radiography Information Session.

10 of 23 Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy GPA The Diagnostic Imaging and Therapy GPA is based only on the college courses with grades that meet the Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy admission and Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy program curriculum requirements. The Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy GPA is a calculation specific to Gateway Community College Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy applicants and may differ from your college GPA.

o Diagnostic Imaging and Therapy GPA must be 2.7 or higher to be eligible for admission.

o Any course completed after the February 1, 2021 application deadline will not be included in the Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy GPA.

o Applicants who have selected the CRT option (P/F) for course grades will be given a “C” in the calculation of the Diagnostic Imaging and Therapy admission GPA.

o If an applicant is using a course from a Fresh Start semester to meet a Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy admission or program curriculum requirement, that course will count in the calculation of the applicant's Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy GPA.

o If an applicant repeats a course, the highest eligible grade is used in calculating the Diagnostic Imaging and Therapy GPA.

Formula for Computing Ranking

Eligible applicants who meet all of the application and admission requirements are assigned a rank number. Rank numbers are computed by the following formula:

25% = BIO*211 grade 75% = Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy GPA - based only on the college courses with grades that meet the Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy admission and Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy program curriculum requirements. Selection Process

Applicants who have submitted all required credentials and met all admission requirements by the defined deadlines will be considered eligible. All eligible applicants will be ranked using the ranking formula after the evaluation of the student file.

In the event that more than one applicant has the same rank GPA, one additional point will be given to the applicants who have completed A&P II (BIO 212) by the application deadline date of February 1, 2021 and one additional point will be given for each Diagnostic Imaging and Therapy program specific general education course that the applicants have completed before the application deadline date of February 1, 2021.

Each Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy Program will fill 100% of their available seats by rank order.

Waitlist: Students who meet the eligibility requirements but are not in the rank order for acceptance will be placed on the program waitlist. Applicants on the waitlist will be ranked using their rank number.

When openings occur, applicants will be selected (in rank order) from the waitlist and offered a seat in the program. Applicants will be selected from the waitlist until the program reaches its maximum acceptance number.

The waitlist will not carry over from year to year. Applicants who are not selected from the waitlist will need to submit a new application if they want to be considered for admission to the Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy program the following year. 11 of 23 Plans of Study

For each Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy program, the plan of study reflects a full-time curriculum plan that students enrolled in the Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy programs are required to complete for graduation. Non-Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy courses must be taken in the semester indicated in the plan of study or may be taken earlier; Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy courses must be taken in the stated sequence.

A grade of C is required for all co-requisite courses in the Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy plans of study for each program unless a higher grade is required for admission to the program. Co-requisite courses must be satisfactorily completed before or during the semester in which they are scheduled in the curriculum. Students who fail to complete required co-requisite courses in the published sequence or does not achieve the grade requirement may be dismissed from the program.

The following are plans of study for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy and Radiography programs at Gateway Community College.

12 of 23 Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Associate in Science)

Freshman – Summer Session Course # Title Credits DMS*100 Principles of Sonography 4 Total Semester Credit Hours 4

Fall Semester – (Practicum at affiliates T/R, or T/F or R/F) Course # Title Credits DMS*120 Abdomen/Small Parts Sonography I 3 DMS*121 OB/GYN Sonography I 3 DMS*122 Clinical Practicum I 2 ENG*102 or Literature & Composition or 3 ENG*200 Advanced Composition Total Semester Credit Hours 11

Freshman Year – Spring Semester – (Practicum at affiliates Tuesday and Thursday. On campus Lab Friday) Course # Title Credits DMS*123 Vascular Sonography I 3 DMS*124 Sonographic Physics & Instrumentation 4 DMS*125 Clinical Practicum II 2 PSY*111 General Psychology 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 12

Summer Session – Clinical Internship I – (40 hrs. /week at affiliates) Course # Title Credits DMS*220 Clinical Internship I 4 Total Semester Credit Hours 4

Sophomore Year – Fall Semester – (Practicum at affiliates Monday, Wednesday, Friday) Course # Title Credits DMS*221 Abdomen/Small Parts Sonography II 3 DMS*222 Vascular Sonography II 3 DMS*223 Clinical Practicum III 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 9

Winter Session (Practicum at affiliates Monday through Friday 40hrs/week) Course # Title Credits DMS* 224 Clinical Internship II 1 Total Semester Credit Hours 1

Spring Semester – (Practicum at affiliates T/R, or T/F or R/F) Course # Title Credits DMS*225 OB/GYN Sonography II 3 DMS*226 Advanced Sonography Seminar 3 DMS*227 Clinical Practicum IV 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 9 Total Credit Hours 68

13 of 23 Nuclear Medicine Technology (Associate in Science)

Freshman Year Fall Semester – (Practicum at affiliates Tuesday and Thursday) Course # Title Credits ENG*101 Composition 3 MAT*172 College Algebra 3 NMT*101 Introduction to Nuclear Medicine 3 NMT*102 Nuclear Medicine Procedures I 3 NMT*111 Clinical Practicum I 1 PHY*111 Physics for the Life Sciences 4 Total Semester Credit Hours 17

Winter Intersession – (Practicum at affiliates Monday through Friday, 40 hrs. /week) Course # Title Credits NMT*113 Clinical Internship I .5 Total Semester Credit Hours .5

Freshman Year – Spring Semester – (Practicum at affiliates Tuesday and Thursday) Course # Title Credits CHE*111 Concepts of Chemistry 4 NMT*112 Clinical Practicum II 1 NMT*121 Physics in Nuclear Medicine 3 NMT*201 Nuclear Medicine Procedures II 3 ENG* 102 or 200 Literature and Composition or Advanced Composition 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 14

Summer Session – Practicum at affiliates Monday through Friday, May through August) (40 hrs. / week at affiliates) Course # Title Credits NMT*126 Clinical Internship II 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 3

Sophomore Year – Fall Semester (Practicum at affiliates Monday, Wednesday and Friday) Course # Title Credits NMT*211 Clinical Practicum III 2 NMT*202 Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation 3 NMT*203 Radiopharmacy 3 RST*200 Cross Sectional Anatomy 3 PSY*111 General Psychology 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 14

Winter Intersession – (Practicum at affiliates Monday through Friday 40hrs. /week) Course # Title Credits NMT*216 Clinical Internship III .5 Total Semester Credit Hours .5

Sophomore Year – Spring Semester (Practicum at affiliates Monday, Wednesday and Friday) Course # Title Credits NMT*212 Clinical Practicum IV 2 NMT*221 Nuclear Medicine Procedures III 3 NMT*222 Introduction to Computers and Nuclear Medicine Appls. 3 NMT*223 Nuclear Medicine Seminar 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 11 Total Credit Hours 60 Total Clinical Practicum at the affiliates, (includes Clinical Internships I, II, and III), is approximately 1,800 hours.

14 of 23 Nuclear Medicine Technology (Certificate)

Certificate program applicants must possess all of the following prerequisites as well as the Admission Requirements listed on pages 5 and 6 of this packet.

• An associate degree in one of the following modalities: o Radiography o Radiation Therapy o Diagnostic Medical Sonography The following policy may apply to applicants who do not possess an associate degree:

Gateway Community College will grant credit to those applicants who are graduates of a two-year accredited hospital (certificate) based program and hold certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Certification areas include: Radiography, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy. (Please refer to the GCC catalog and the ARRTS Program)

• Current and active credentials by one of the following certifying boards: o American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiography (RTR) o American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiation Therapy (RTT) o American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS)

• The applicant must have completed the following courses with a “C” or better in their A.S. Degree program to be eligible for the NMT Certificate Program: o Concepts of Chemistry (CHE *111) o College Algebra (MAT*172) o Physics for the Life Sciences (PHY*111) o Two courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology with lab o Medical Terminology content o Two courses in Written Communications o Social Science elective

15 of 23 Nuclear Medicine Technology (Certificate)

Freshman Year - Fall Semester – (Practicum at affiliates Tuesday and Thursday) Course # Title Credits NMT*102 Nuclear Medicine Procedures I 3 NMT*111 Clinical Practicum I 1 Total Semester Credit Hours 4

Freshman Year – Spring Semester – (Practicum at affiliates Tuesday and Thursday) Course # Title Credits NMT*112 Clinical Practicum II 1 NMT*121 Physics in Nuclear Medicine 3 NMT*201 Nuclear Medicine Procedures II 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 7

Sophomore Year – Fall Semester (Practicum at affiliates Monday, Wednesday and Friday) Course # Title Credits NMT*202 Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation 3 NMT*203 Radiopharmacy 3 NMT*211 Clinical Practicum III 2 RST*200 Cross Sectional Anatomy 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 11

Winter Intersession – (Practicum at affiliates Monday through Friday 40hrs. /week) Course # Title Credits NMT*216 Clinical Internship III .5 Total Semester Credit Hours .5

16 of 23 Radiation Therapy (Associate in Science)

Freshman Year Fall Semester (Practicum at affiliates Tuesday and Thursday) Course # Title Credits ENG*101 Composition 3 MAT*175 or 186 College Algebra and Trigonometry OR Pre-calculus 3 or 4 RDT*101 Introduction to Radiation Therapy 3 RDT*111 Clinical Practicum I 1 RST*200 Cross Sectional Anatomy 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 13 or 14

Winter Intersession – (40 hrs. /week at clinical affiliates) Course # Title Credits RDT*113 Clinical Internship I 1 Total Semester Credit Hours 1

Freshman Year – Spring Semester – (Practicum at affiliates Tuesday and Thursday) Course # Title Credits PSY*111 General Psychology I 3 ENG*200 Advanced Composition 3 RDT*102 Radiation Therapy II 3 RDT*112 Clinical Practicum II 1 RST*213 Radiation Physics 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 13

Summer Session – Practicum at affiliates Monday through Friday, May through August) (40 hrs. / week at affiliates) Course # Title Credits RDT*126 Clinical Internship II 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 3

Sophomore Year – Fall Semester (Practicum at affiliates Monday, Wednesday and Friday) Course # Title Credits RDT*201 Radiation Oncology 3 RDT*202 Radiation Therapy III 3 RDT*205 Dosimetry and Computer Asst. Treatment Planning 3 RDT*211 Clinical Practicum III 2 Total Semester Credit Hours 11

Winter Intersession – (40 hrs. /week at clinical affiliates Monday through Friday) Course # Title Credits RDT*218 Clinical Internship III 1 Total Semester Credit Hours 1

Sophomore Year – Spring Semester (Practicum at affiliates Monday, Wednesday and Friday) Course # Title Credits RDT*203 Radiation Oncology II 3 RDT*204 Radiation Therapy IV 3 RDT*212 Clinical Practicum IV 2 RDT*222 Radiobiology and Protection 3 RDT*223 Radiation Physics 3 RDT*224 Radiation Therapy Senior Seminar 2 Total Semester Credit Hours 16 Total Credit Hours 58/59 Total Clinical Practicum at the affiliates, (includes Clinical Internships I, II, and III), is approximately 2,000 hours.

17 of 23 Radiography (Associate in Science) Freshman Year - Fall Semester (Clinical practicum held Tuesdays and Thursdays) Course # Title Credits ENG*101 Composition 3 MAT*172 College Algebra 3 RAD*104 Introduction to Radiography 3 RAD*105 Radiographic Anatomy and Procedures I 3 RAD*125 Radiographic Imaging I 3 RAD*193 Clinical Practicum I 2 Total Semester Credit Hours 17

Winter Intersession – (Clinical practicum held Monday - Friday) Course # Title Credits RAD*187 Clinical Internship I .5 Total Semester Credit Hours .5

Freshman Year – Spring Semester – (Clinical Practicum held Tuesdays and Thursdays) Course # Title Credits ENG*102 or 200 Composition and Literature OR Advanced Comp 3 RAD* 126 Radiographic Imaging II 2 RAD*194 Clinical Practicum II 2 RAD*204 Radiographic Anatomy and Procedures II 3 RAD*116 Physics in Radiography 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 13

Summer Session – (Clinical Practicum held Monday – Friday) Course # Title Credits RAD*188 Clinical Internship II 4 Total Semester Credit Hours 4

Sophomore Year – Fall Semester (Clinical Practicum held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) Course # Title Credits PSY*111 General Psychology I 3 RAD*136 Radiographic Imaging III 3 RAD*196 Radiographic Anatomy and Procedures III 3 RAD*203 Principles of Radiographic Exposure 3 RAD*215 Radiographic Pathology 3 RAD*291 Clinical Practicum III 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 18

Winter Intersession – (Clinical Practicum held Monday - Friday) Course # Title Credits RAD*286 Clinical Internship III .5 Total Semester Credit Hours .5

Sophomore Year – Spring Semester (Clinical Practicum held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) Course # Title Credits RAD*222 Radiobiology and Protection 3 RAD*206 Quality Assurance 3 RAD*218 Senior Seminar 3 RAD*292 Clinical Practicum IV 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 12 Total Credit Hours 65

18 of 23 Transfer Credits

Twenty-five percent (25%) of the total credits applicable to the Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy degree must be granted by the college awarding the degree. No more than thirty credit hours of non- traditional credit may count towards the Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy degree. Non-traditional credit includes CLEP, DSST, Challenge Exams, Military Service Schools, and Assessment of Prior Learning.

In accordance with transfer of credit guidelines set forth by the Board of Regents, general education courses that are part of the plan of study will be accepted by Gateway Community College. Once an applicant earns credit, transfer credit for the same course from another college will not be granted.

Credits Earned Outside the United States – Transcripts need to be evaluated by the “Course By Course” option through the World Education Services Inc, PO Box 745, Old Chelsea Station, New York, New York 10113 or another approved site and submitted to the Gateway Community College Admissions Office.

Transfer Grades

Courses from colleges not regionally accredited will not be accepted in transfer.

A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise noted by the admission requirements.

A grade of C+ will be determined when the college does not use plus (+) and minus (-) by having the student be responsible for providing the proof that the grade is a C+. A numerical grade of 77-79 will be considered a C+.

19 of 23 Miscellaneous Information for Accepted Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy Students o Accepted Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy, and Radiography students are required to participate in a mandatory Patient Care Orientation (PCO), which is scheduled during the summer months before the first semester of the program. In order to continue in their designated Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy Program, each student is required to successfully complete PCO with an overall course average of 75 or higher. Acceptance will be revoked if a student fails to attend any of the orientation sessions during the summer o Students applying for the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certificate Program must submit a copy of current national registration and state license in Radiography, Radiation Therapy or Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Students must also submit an official transcript and diploma from the College that the Associate degree was granted to document successful completion with a grade of C or better the following courses: CHE*111 (Concepts of Chemistry), MAT*172 (College Algebra), PHY*111(Physics for the Life Sciences), two courses in human anatomy and physiology with lab, medical terminology content, two courses in written communications, and social science course or a transferable equivalent for any of the courses. o Accepted Diagnostic Medical Sonography students are required to complete DMS 100: Principles of Sonography during the summer 2021 session. Acceptance will be revoked if a student fails to successfully complete the course with a grade of C or higher. o Students who are accepted into one of the Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy Programs will be required to travel to ANY/ALL of the clinical sites that are affiliated with that Program. The rotation assignments are subject to change. GCC reserves the right to affiliate with additional clinical sites at any time. o Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from assigned clinical sites. Assignment of clinical sites is at the discretion of the program faculty. Clinical sites could be within a two-hour radius of the College and may require a mandatory parking fee. o Accepted students are also required to attend various hospital orientations throughout the months of June, July and August prior to the first semester of the program. Students will be informed of the orientation dates during the General Program Orientation Sessions. Acceptance will be revoked if a student fails to attend any of the orientation sessions during the summer months.

20 of 23 TECHNICAL STANDARDS The Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy student must be able to apply the knowledge and skills necessary to function in a broad variety of clinical situations. Technical standards reflect reasonable performance expectations of the Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy student for the performance of common functions. These requirements address capabilities in the areas of motor, sensory, communication, behavior and critical thinking abilities. The technical standards can be found at www.gatewayct.edu.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Immunization Requirements- students will receive a packet of information describing current college policies. Health Assessment Form - completed forms (which document specific requirements for the Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy programs) must be on file in accordance with college policy.

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) CERTIFICATION Students are required to provide documentation of current professional level certification in Basic Life Support for adult, child, and infant. Certification can only be earned through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross and must remain current throughout the Program. Courses meeting this requirement are: The American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers OR The American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. Failure to comply will result in exclusion from the clinical learning experience.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, TOXICOLOGY SCREENING & HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL/PRACTICE/LICENSURE OR REGISTRY RESTRICTIONS Due to clinical learning affiliate requirements, criminal background checks and toxicology (drug) screening may be required for all Diagnostic Imaging and Therapy students prior to participation in clinical experiences. Students must follow instructions for obtaining a background and/or toxicology screening at college of attendance. Students who are found guilty of having committed a felony/misdemeanor and/or are found to have a positive toxicology screen may be prevented from participating in clinical experiences in accordance with clinical learning facility policy. Results of student background checks and toxicology screening do not become a part of the student’s educational record, as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”). If a student cannot participate in a clinical rotation at an assigned facility, the student will not be able to complete the objectives of the course and of the program.

ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTIFICATION In accordance with ARRT’s “Equation for Excellence,” candidates for ARRT certification must meet basic requirements in the three components of the equation: 1. Ethics 2. Education 3. Examination

21 of 23 Ethics Every candidate for certification and every applicant for renewal of registration must, according to the governing documents, “be a person of good moral character and must not have engaged in conduct that is consistent with the ARRT Rules of Ethics, “and they must agree to comply with the ARRT Rules and Regulations and the ARRT Standards of Ethics.” ARRT investigates all potential violations in order to determine eligibility.

Issues addressed by the Rules of Ethics include convictions, criminal procedures, or military court martials as described below: • Felony • Misdemeanor • Criminal procedure resulting in a plea of guilty or nolo contendere (no contest), a verdict of guilty, withheld or deferred adjudication, suspended or stay of sentence, or pre-trial diversion. Juvenile convictions processed in juvenile court and minor traffic citations not involving drugs or alcohol DO NOT need to be reported.

Additionally, candidates for certification are required to disclose any honor code violations that may have occurred while attending school.

Further specific information may be found on the ARRT website and in the handbooks for each discipline. Education Eligibility for certification also specifies the satisfaction of educational preparation requirements.

For the primary pathway to certification, eligibility requires the successful completion of the respective discipline’s formal educational program that is accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT. Candidates must also demonstrate competency in didactic coursework and an ARRT – specified list of clinical procedures.

For post-primary pathway to certification, candidates must hold registration in a supporting category and document ARRT – specified clinical experience. Further details may be found in the handbooks available for each of the post primary certification disciplines.

Examination Finally, eligibility requires candidates for certification, after having met all other qualifications, to pass an examination developed and administered by the ARRT. The exams assess the knowledge and cognitive skills underlying the intelligent performance of the tasks typically required of staff technologists practicing within the respective disciplines. Exam content is specified on the ARRT website and in the respective handbook for each discipline.

Go to www.arrt.org for detailed information.

For more information on the ARDMS Pre-application Determination of Eligibility for ARDMS Certification: Criminal Matters please visit: http://www.ardms.org/ARDMS%20Documents/Compliance%20Documents/Pre- application%20Criminal%20ARDMS.pdf#search=criminal%20matters

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The Community College system of the state of Connecticut will not discriminate against any person on the grounds of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, genetic information, marital status, mental retardation, sexual orientation, learning disability, or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, or prior conviction of a crime, unless the provisions of sections 46a-60(b), 46a-80(b), or 46a- 81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there is a bona fide occupational qualification excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. With respect to the foregoing, discrimination on the basis of sex shall include sexual harassment as defined in section 46a-60(8) of the Connecticut General Statutes. Although it is recognized that there are bona fide occupational qualifications which provide for exception from employment prohibitions, it is understood these exceptions are to be applied pursuant to section 46a-68-33 of the administrative regulations.

Further, the system will not discriminate against any person on the grounds of political beliefs or veteran status.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies at Gateway Community College as the Title IX and Section 504/ADA Coordinator(s).

Jennifer Wenderoth-Holster, Gender Equity Coordinator (203)285-2412 [email protected] The mission of the Gender Equity Center is to coordinate on-campus sexual violence prevention programming, and to provide students with resources and referrals in response to Sexual Violence, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and intimate partner violence.

• Confidential Consultation • Confidential Crisis Response • Prevention Programming

Ron Chomicz, Student Accessibility Services Section 504/ADA Coordinator (203)285-2234 [email protected] The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of their disability. The ADA provides, in part, that "no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity."

Alese Mulvihill, Dean of Students & Title IX Coordinator (20)285-2210 [email protected] Gateway Community College works to ensure compliance with Title IX, which is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on the sex (gender) of employees and students of educational institutions that receive federal financial assistance.

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